Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS)

Job Title :

Director of Environmental Health & Safety (EHS) Reports to:

Chief of Operation Location:

San Marcos, Texas We have one goal: to manufacture quality magnets! We are looking for exceptional individuals who want to learn, build, and lay a foundation for our company for the years to come.

About this role:

The Director, EHS is responsible for leading all Environmental, Health & Safety programs across our facilities, including manufacturing, research and development, logistics, and administrative environments. This role drives the EHS strategic direction for the company, ensures regulatory compliance, and promotes a strong safety culture rooted in accountability, operational learning, and shared responsibility. This role ensures that EHS strategies are effectively operationalized at the San Marcos campus, providing leadership for local implementation, capability development, and continuous improvement. What good is a job without great benefits to reward your hard work?

What We Have To Offer:

Competitive Base Medical/Dental/Vision insurance on day 1 of employment • Health Saving Account (HSA) with Employer contribution• Employee Assistance Program 401(k) retirement plan and match program Long Term Disability (Employer Paid) Short Term Disability (Employer Paid) Paid Time Off (eligible after 90 days of employment) Sick Leave Company Paid Holidays Diversity At Noveon Magnetics, we believe our diversity makes us who we are, and we strive every day to build a culture where everyone feels welcome.

What You'll Be Doing:

EHS Strategy & Leadership Developing and leading the EHS strategy, ensuring alignment with frameworks, standards, and long-range plans. Serving as the primary EHS leader for promoting shared ownership of safety across all levels and functions. Communicating site performance, risks, and improvement priorities to local leadership and corporate EHS teams. Compliance, Risk Management & Operational Programs Maintaining full compliance with federal, state, and local EHS regulations across all Austin campus facilities. Leading the implementation and continuous improvement of EHS programs addressing safety, ergonomics, hazardous materials, waste management, environmental protection, and sustainability. Managing campus-level audits, inspections, and verification activities; ensuring timely corrective action implementation and effectiveness. Monitoring regulatory changes and assessing their impact on campus operations; partner with corporate and site stakeholders to implement mitigation strategies. Environmental Stewardship Driving campus environmental sustainability initiatives, including goals related to energy use, GHG emissions, water conservation, waste reduction, and recycling. Overseeing environmental permits, regulatory submissions, and site remediation activities as needed. Cross-Functional Partnership & Integration Collaborating with site functional teams - Operations, & Facilities, HR, Engineering, and Supply Chain, etc., to embed EHS principles into work planning, design, and execution. Acting as the key EHS liaison for corporate functions, ensuring local alignment with enterprise initiatives and expectations. Engaging with regulatory agencies, auditors, and external partners on matters. Culture & Engagement Leading efforts to cultivate a positive, learning-focused safety culture that encourages reporting, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Promoting proactive employee engagement, recognition, and participation in EHS programs. Team Leadership & Development Directing, mentoring, and developing a team of campus EHS professionals; establishing clear priorities, expectations, and growth pathways. Strengthening team capability in compliance management, technical EHS competencies, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration. Managing external consultants, contractors, and technical experts supporting campus EHS programs. We are Looking for

Someone Who:

Has a minimum of 15 years of EHS experience, including significant leadership responsibility in complex manufacturing, & or industrial environments. Possesses experience implementing EHS programs across multi-functional facilities (manufacturing, labs, warehouses, administrative spaces). Has previous experience with multi-facility responsibilities. Has a strong working knowledge of U.S. federal and state EHS regulations. Demonstrated success leading teams and driving organizational change. Exhibits strong analytical, project management, and influencing skills. Is knowledgeable of environmental compliance and risk reduction programs. Has experience working directly with manufacturing sites on a global level. Is a strategic thinker with the ability to integrate corporate expectations into local site implementation. Is highly collaborative and effective in working across a complex organizational matrix. Has strong interpersonal skills and can build trust and credibility across diverse teams. Is organized, resourceful, and able to manage multiple priorities simultaneously. Can adapt quickly to changing operational conditions and regulatory demands. Can demonstrate integrity, accountability, and commitment to a positive safety culture.

Preferred Qualifications:

Has an advanced degree and/or professional certifications (CSP, CIH, PE). Familiar with managing environmental remediation, including coordination with consultants and regulators. Has experience working with EHS management systems and ISOs.

Physical Requirements:

Able to move up to 50lbs. Possesses manual dexterity to put parts or pieces together quickly and accurately. Can wear PPE. Comfortable standing for long periods of time, up to and exceeding 60 minutes. Is capable of making repetitive movements, including, but not limited to, sitting, squatting, and walking up and down stairs. About Noveon Magnetics At Noveon Magnetics, we're reimagining the rare earth magnet industry and changing the way we electrify the world. We're a fast-growing, diverse team of scientists, engineers, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the globe united by a shared mission to support the commercialization of our magnet manufacturing technology and forge a new path toward resource efficiency, resource independence and a low-carbon economy. As the only U.S manufacturer of permanent rare earth magnets essential to a range of technologies that rely on an electric motor-from electric vehicles to medical devices to aerospace and defense systems to clean energy-we're ushering in an electric future that is 100% Made in America. All our operations, from R&D through production, assembly, and delivery, are conducted out of our state-of-the-art manufacturing center in San Marcos, Texas. Noveon Magnetics is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran or military status, or any other basis prohibited by law.